HS Code:
The 'Spray' category, typically classified under various HS Codes depending on specific products (e.g., HS Code 8424 for mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders), encompasses a wide range of products including agricultural sprayers, industrial spray equipment, aerosol cans, and personal care spray products. This category is critical in industries such as agriculture for pesticide and fertilizer application, in manufacturing for coating and painting, and in consumer goods for personal care and household cleaning products. Global trade in this category is driven by demand for efficient application technologies and environmentally friendly solutions.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.3 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 3.8 billion
24.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.5 billion
16.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 2.2 billion
14.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.5 billion
9.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.1 billion
7.2% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries on industrial sprayers)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA for specific spray equipment)
Shift towards eco-friendly sprays
Increased demand for non-aerosol and biodegradable spray solutions due to environmental regulations and consumer preferences.
2021-2022
Technological advancements in precision spraying
Growth in adoption of IoT-enabled agricultural sprayers for precision farming, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
2020-2022
Rising demand in emerging markets
Rapid urbanization and agricultural modernization in Asia and Africa driving higher imports of spray equipment.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in aerosol sprays to combat air pollution.
March 2023
Increased production costs for manufacturers but boosted innovation in non-VOC spray technologies.
A new phase of trade negotiations reduced tariffs on industrial spray equipment between the US and China.
January 2023
Expected to increase trade volume by 10% for spray products between the two countries in 2023.
Major agricultural equipment manufacturers introduced AI-driven smart sprayers for precision farming.
June 2022
Significant uptake in developed markets, with a projected 15% growth in sales of high-tech sprayers by 2025.